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Ryan Burton killers were ‘in the mood’ for a violent confrontation, says judge as defendants are handed life terms
Five defendants who were at the scene of the horrific murder of Ryan Burton in Kettering have been sentenced this evening.
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Northampton as it used to be: 25 nostalgic photographs of people making headlines nearly 20 years ago
They were the people who made the pages of the Northampton Chronicle & Echo nearly 20 years ago this month.
Plans for new M&S Foodhall at busy retail park in Northampton move a step closer – new final decision date set
Plans for a new M&S Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park in Northampton have moved a step closer – new final decision date set.
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Here's when a 'long-awaited and much-needed' £10.5 million mortuary is expected to open in Northampton
Construction of the new Northampton Mortuary at Riverside Business Park is now in its final stages.
Evening bus services to area of Northampton suspended AGAIN after more bricks thrown at vehicles
Evening bus services to an area of Northampton have been suspended AGAIN, after further incidents of bricks being thrown at vehicles.
Block of flats in Northampton still waiting for power to be restored after firefighters tackled electrical fire
Tenants at a block of flats in Northampton are still waiting for their power to be restored after firefighters tackled an electrical fire.
'It will kill the town': Traders rage over council plans to introduce 'utterly disgusting' parking charges in Daventry town centre
Local businesses have spoken out over their frustration with new parking charges proposed to come into Daventry next year, however they have vowed that they won’t go down without a fight.
COURT ROUND-UP: Northampton man, 74, sentenced for assault and harassment among these 25 cases
Local magistrates also dealt with offences including causing a head-on crash, drink driving, carrying a weapon, possession of cannabis, shoplifting…
Mixed response to ‘easy target’ proposals for Northampton town centre parking rises – which could scrap free two weekend hours
There has been a mixed response to proposals to increase car parking prices in Northampton town centre, which could also scrap the two hours free on weekends for a £3 day rate.
Much-loved Northampton business crowned county winner at the National Bakery Awards 2025
A much-loved business was recently crowned the county winner for Northamptonshire at the National Bakery Awards 2025.
Take a look at 20 pictures from a Big Christmas Dog Walk in a Northampton park over the weekend
Take a look at 20 pictures from a Big Christmas Dog Walk in a Northampton park over the weekend
Award-winning dog care business says it is ‘especially important’ to support independents in 2026
An award-winning dog care business in Northampton says it is “especially important” to support independents as we wave goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026.
Motorcyclist in his 20s taken to hospital after hit and run on main Northampton road
A motorcyclist in his 20s was taken to hospital after a hit and run on a main Northampton road.
WANTED: Police searching for 31-year-old man after alleged criminal damage in Northampton
A man is wanted by police after an alleged incident of criminal damage in Northampton.
A14 closure recap: Northamptonshire road reopens after lorry recovered following crash hours earlier
National Highways said that the vehicle left the carriage way on Friday morning but the recovery of the vehicle was deferred until overnight to reduce the impact during the day
15 more arrests made as festive drink driving crackdown continues in Northamptonshire
More than a dozen further arrests have been made across Northamptonshire during a festive crackdown on drink driving.
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Self-build plots with planning permission available in glorious countryside
Have you ever wanted to design and build your own home? Well, now is your chance, thanks to a very special place – Salcey View.
‘We need your help to survive’: Shop in Northampton town centre launches fundraiser after 'devastating' racist attacks
A shop in Northampton town centre has launched a fundraiser after it was badly damaged in a series of “devastating” racially motivated attacks.
‘Exciting opportunity’: Popular 18th century ‘classic’ village pub in Northampton in search of new operators
An “exciting opportunity” has arisen, as a popular 18th century ‘classic’ village pub in Northampton is in search of new operators.
Drivers warned of widespread Northampton road closures starting in early January
Drivers in Northampton are being warned to plan ahead as a series of road closures and traffic restrictions are set to come into force from early January as part of essential gas, telecom and carriageway works.